Firefighters

‘An Incredibly Small World:’ Federal Firefighting At New River Gorge

Robert Garcia was standing inside a corrugated metal garage on the edge of the nation’s newest national park as long-needed rain fell outside, having just returned from a mostly-contained fire site.  ...

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Leadership Of Kanawha County Volunteer Fire Department Resigns 

Tyler Mountain Fire Chief Louie Robinson and all but one of the department’s Board of Directors resigned Thursday evening.

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Local Fire Departments Receive Federal Funds For Safety

More than $400,000 will support fire safety and emergency preparedness in New Cumberland, Lumberport, Bridgeport, Worthington and Marlinton.

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Volunteer Firefighters Stage Unexpected Walkout In Kanawha County

Several volunteer firefighters with the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department staged a walkout Monday. Other county agencies are now working to pick up the slack.

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